Statement: "India needs a dedicated military satellite for future defence purposes where communication will play a vital role in quick decision-making." Chief of Air Staff Assumptions: I. Future wars would be fought through air and aerospace. II. Speedy communication ensures faster decision-making.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.

Explanation:

I may or may not be an assumption. But assumption II is implicit; that is why communication is termed as having a vital role in quick decision-making.

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